India’s Unknown Biodiversity Hotspots Beyond Sundarbans & Kaziranga
When we think of the wildlife of India, we often think of the iconic roaring tigers of Kaziranga or the famous dense mangrove maze of the Sundarbans, but for us,…
The Hidden Democracies of India: Villages That Wrote Their Own Constitutions
Across India’s immense and diverse geography, democracy exists not only in the grand halls of parliament, but it also rests firmly in the small corners of village life, which is…
Little-Known Indian Wedding Rituals from Different States where Ancient Science Meets Sacred Emotion
Weddings in India are more than just a celebration of love; they are an intricate mesh of emotions, culture, and science contained in rituals that span centuries. Beneath the larger…
The Vanishing Art of Indian Puppetry Traditions
India has a rich narrative legacy spanning dance, song, poetry, and performance. One of the most captivating but increasingly faint traditions is puppetry, or Kathputli Kala, which enchanted entire villages…
Forgotten Indian Martial Arts Like Silambam, Thang-Ta & Gatka
India’s martial traditions have origins as ancient as civilization itself. Long before boxing rings and MMA cages, the Indian subcontinent had its own complex systems of fighting, replete with discipline,…
Unknown Indian Festivals That Are More Vibrant Than Diwali & Holi
When we think of great Indian festivals, we tend to think of Diwali and Holi immediately, their light, color, and final exhilaration have become the essence of Indian “culture”. But…
India’s Forgotten Partition Stories Beyond Punjab & Bengal
The partition of India usually emphasizes Punjab and Bengal. These two regions experienced the most horrific violence, the largest dislocation of population, and the greatest injury of partition. Partition, however,…
From Colonial Tracks to Freedom: How Railways Shaped India’s Independence
When the first train left Bombay in 1853, it would have been unlikely anyone in a position to know could have imagined that the British colonial railway system created for…
Little-Known Indian Dynasties That Ruled Longer Than the Mughals
When we think of India’s great empires, the first one that typically comes to mind is that of the Mughals. Their empire, which started with Babur, in 1526 and continued…
Forgotten Indian Freedom Fighters Who Changed Local Histories
Let’s be real the story of India’s independence usually gets crammed down to a few superstar names: Gandhi, Nehru, Bose, Patel. The textbook regulars, right? But honestly, if you scratch…